Overview
The Boston Gear 56587 is an aluminum horizontal base kit engineered for the 721-HORZ speed reducer series. This base kit provides a robust, corrosion-resistant mounting solution for worm gear reducers in industrial automation and motion control applications. Manufactured by Boston Gear—a trusted leader in power transmission equipment—the 56587 delivers dependable platform support for precision gearbox installations.
Key Features
- Aluminum construction resists corrosion and reduces weight
- Horizontal (HORZ) mounting orientation for standard industrial layouts
- Compatible with Boston Gear 721-series single-reduction worm gear reducers
- Precision-engineered mounting surfaces for secure reducer installation
- New in box condition—ready for immediate deployment
Technical Specifications
- Model: 56587
- Type: Horizontal Base Kit (721-HORZ)
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Reducer Series: Boston Gear 700 Series
- Configuration: Horizontal mounting
- Condition: New in Box
- Manufacturer: Boston Gear (Altra Industrial Motion)
Typical Applications
The Boston Gear 56587 base kit is suitable for:
- Industrial conveyor systems requiring speed reduction and torque multiplication
- Pump and fan drive applications
- Packaging and material handling equipment
- Machine tool feed drives and positioning systems
- Any application requiring compact, reliable worm gear reduction with horizontal mounting
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Boston Gear F721 series worm gear speed reducers
- Boston Gear 700 Series single-reduction gearboxes
- Standard industrial motor mounting interfaces
- Horizontal shaft orientation systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Boston Gear 56587 is the original equipment base kit for 721-HORZ reducer assemblies. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure proper fit with your specific reducer model and motor configuration.
Works With
- Boston Gear 700 Series worm gear reducers
- Standard NEMA-mount electric motors
- Industrial automation control systems
- Horizontal base mounting configurations
